Lawless Range (1935)

John Middleton is investigating cattle rustling when he is captured and tossed into a cave with Emmett, a rancher who disappeared earlier. They help each other escape and learn that a local banker is trying to scare everyone away to grab up some secret gold mines. (imdb)

Lawless Range was made under the 'Lone Star' banner, but released by Republic Pictures as part of the assets in the merger. And that's why the quality of the film is of "good old" Robert N. Bradbury standard with "singing" John Wayne. I never knew John Wayne had such a fine dark singing voice. Ha ha ha.....